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Does vitreo-retina traction (due to vitreous degeneration) settle down over time? if so, how long do they take to settle down?
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Variable: Everyone is different. It can be days but usually weeks or longer. It needs to be monitored to ensure it doesnt do harm which is rare.
Answered 11/24/2013
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